FTE...Free Trauma Energy, (formerly Fireman's Tired Eyes)
By ROB EVANS
Openly talking and highlighting issues I had from my Fire Service career. Identifying Signs, Symptoms and Triggers allows you to recognise them early. Discussing self-help techniques and alternative therapies. Breaking the Stigma of Therapy and showing it's OK to NOT be OK. Being vulnerable, and asking for help takes courage. None of us knows if and when PTSD will show itself. Leading by example with a positive outlook. A community of strangers, joining together.
FTE...Free Trauma Energy, (formerly Fireman's Tired Eyes) Sep 23, 2022
Talking about Depression with Special Guest
Returning special guest, Paul Woods from @TalkingArtPaulWoods www.paulwoods.eu email:genesis3@live.co.uk
A kind-hearted gent who has suffered from depression most of his life. Openly talking about alternative therapy to overcome dark times.
Asking for help is not a weakness
Giving reasons why asking for help is the right thing to do.
It takes courage and strength. And it is about perspective.
Being heard is incredibly powerful in healing
Awareness is deeper than you think. PTSD and its struggles.. self help tips.
When we have awareness, we can really look at the problems. Simple self-help tips and methods of finding inner calm. Resetting our nervous system after trauma can be done, with time, effort and action. Leading by example and always encouraging and supporting. Know you are not alone and reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. I'm strong enough to be vulnerable, I carry no shame in this. I am only human after all.
Update on Awareness
Identifying Awareness of trauma, injury and illnesses.
Update of where I am and what's been happening and the possibility of 2 volunteers for a 6-week course (just 1 hour a week zoom call) asking for assistance and feedback on training methods that may help you.
More interviews being prepared with others too
Special Guest, openly talking about Depression
A fresh look at a taboo subject and a positive alternative therapy through art.
Paul Woods is a testament to dealing with his depression. Seeking to inspire and encourage others through art work to overcome the heaviness of this illness.
He can be found on Facebook Paul Woods Paul Woods | Facebook
or
Instagram art2b.fr Paul Woods (@art2b.fr) • Instagram photos and videos
for more information
Breaking the stigma with a positive approach.
Mental Health & Physical Health
What does it mean to you and how does one relate to the other?
Simple look at how we can help ourselves.
Update....FTE Cycle Race
Latest update on what I've been up to. Leading by example and encouraging and hopefully inspiring.
It's still there...it's how we deal with it.
Episode 8: a reflection after dealing with events
No 7 Know your Boundaries
Showing others it's ok to not be ok, reach out and speak out.
Inspiring and encouraging. Healthy thinking
What do you want? Or maybe, what do you not want?
Reframing a big question, inspiring and encouraging others to think differently and take actions of self-help.
What do I do in dark times?
giving alternative outlook and examples to encourage and inspire. Have a listen...........and please rate and give feedback.
Thank you for your support, keep safe
Self Care
we owe it to ourselves to be healthy and happy too.
Recognising and giving yourself time out.
How do I pick myself up?
Feeling on a downer, it's the way we talk to ourselves and the way we think that makes a huge difference.
Have a listen and give me some feedback, rating or thumbs up.
Plus an update of what's been going on.
Nothing heavy, just inspiring and encouraging.
This starts with myself!!
Achievable Goals
Reminding yourself why you started something and setting targets that you can reach.
Giving support and encouragement to yourself and others. A different perspective on having a bad day...... a rest and recovery day.
Awareness of being Saturated
A brief example of noticing saturation, emotional responses within ourselves.
Beginning to acknowledge, noticing our thoughts, reactions and responses.
I just say it as it is.
If cutting someone out of a car and they ask will it hurt when we lift them, the answer is yes, probably, but if we don't then they will stay where they are. I am just honest and realistic.
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INTRODUCTION OF FIREMANS TIRED EYES
A brief intro to why I started the Fireman's Tired Eyes series and how important it is to openly talk about PTSD and Mental Health issues, especially if you are in Service or have retired from any one of the Emergency Services or NHS. The message obviously spreads further than just these groups, however, I primarily started it because of my background in the Fire Service and how it affected me. It is the intention to give hope and support through alternative thinking and collective encouragement from so many more people. I didn't deal with incidents on my own, it was with a crew, backing each other up and working together
No one should be suffering on their own.
The series of books are there to encourage and inspire, and the funds raised from sales will be donated.
This message is far greater than just little me. I hope I can continue to be of service.
Mental Health | Firemanstiredeyes www.firemanstiredeyes.com
Rob Evans (@firemanstiredeyes) • Instagram photos and videos